Compare/Homelite RM-5 vs Homelite Yard Trac 526

Homelite RM-5 vs Homelite Yard Trac 526

Verdict: Homelite RM-5 vs Homelite Yard Trac 526

The Homelite RM-5 and the Homelite Yard Trac 526 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Homelite Yard Trac 526 is the lighter machine (133 kg vs 174 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Homelite RM-5 is the newer design (1972 vs 1969). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Homelite

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Homelite

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

5 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Homelite (a part of Textron)Reference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Variants

RM-5

recoil startReference

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RM-5E

electric startReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

1.9 LReference

Displacement

12.57 ciReference

12.2 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

65 x 62 mmReference

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Power (gross)

3.7 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Air cleaner

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dryReference

Starter type

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manual recoilReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

174 kgReference

133 kgReference

Front tire

11x4.000-5Reference

4.10/3.50x4Reference

Rear tire

4.80/4.00-8Reference

4.80/4.00x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

11x4.000-5Reference

4.10/3.50x4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

4.80/4.00-8Reference

16x6.50x8Reference

Homelite RM-5 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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26" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

friction driveReference

Cutting width

66 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 8 cmReference

Homelite Yard Trac 526 attachments

Yard Trac 526 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the transmission cover, ahead of the shift lever.Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.